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Microsoft’s iconic Notepad is getting overhauled with dark mode and more

Microsoft has decided that Windows 11 is an ideal launch pad for an update to Notepad. The venerable utility will now receive a new dark mode as well as some practical improvements. […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMay 11, 2025
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Crucial axes its iconic Ballistix RAM line

PC gamers who are loyal to specific brands of components might have to make some adjustments to their next build. According to a press release from parent company Micron, Crucial won’t be […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMay 7, 2025
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RIP Internet Explorer: Microsoft’s iconic browser is dying June 15

Believe it or not, Microsoft’s Internet Explorer still lives. But not for long. If you’re one of those people who is still reliant on Internet Explorer (hi, Dad!), Microsoft has some bad […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMay 1, 2025
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The iconic Winamp media player is back from the dead

Participants in the MP3 revolution will remember Winamp fondly. The independent media player and library, initially released in the late 90s, was the go-to choice for anyone who didn’t care for more […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 27, 2025
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Intel may drop the iconic “i” from future Core CPU names

There’s no “i” in team, as the saying goes. Other words lacking the third vowel include “processor,” “name scheme,” and “rebrand.” And if a couple of leaks are any indication, Intel’s next […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 10, 2025
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Dang it, Cooler Master’s iconic NR200 case is being retired

The writing was on the wall, but the news doesn’t go down any easier: Cooler Master has confirmed the NR200, the mini-ITX case that launched numerous pandemic PC builds, will soon be […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMarch 22, 2025
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Microsoft is ninja-killing yet another iconic Windows app this year

Microsoft is apparently keen to cut its popular legacy Windows applications with storied histories. Following the official deprecation of WordPad, another app is now heading to the chopping block by the end […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMarch 5, 2025
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Lenovo has removed its iconic TrackPoint nub from new ThinkPad laptops

For more than three decades, the TrackPoint’s iconic red rubbery nub has been a staple of IBM and Lenovo ThinkPad laptops. But now, no longer. Lenovo has removed its famous TrackPoint from […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPFebruary 14, 2025
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How iconic NUC mini-PCs are being reimagined for a new era

More than a year has passed since Asus’ acquisition of the NUC brand from Intel, which marked the first major change the brand had seen since Intel launched it back in 2013. […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPFebruary 13, 2025

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Smartphone tips

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Security tips

  • How to install a VPN on a Fire TV Stick
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  • Why using a VPN and Tor together can backfire on your privacy
  • This dual-power LED flashlight makes my Maglite feel like a relic
  • Use this tucked-away Chrome feature to surf the web more safely
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